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Careers for Anthropology majors
Anthropology skills are useful in many careers. Skills in understanding social
relationships and cultural frameworks are generalizable to many fields. Jobs
in research, evaluation and project management are
especially noteworthy, in addition to diverse public and
private sector careers in medicine, law, and teaching.
Skills possessed by Anthropology undergraduates
Many employers are interested in the skills which anthropology majors tend to possess. These include:
- knowledge about biological, ecological, and cultural factors that influence human behavior
- theoretical approaches and practical methods for enhancing cross-cultural understanding
- knowledge of a variety of ethnic and cultural groups
- skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, as well as quantitative methods
- a basic understanding of human evolution and genetics
- experience in writing both descriptive reports and analytical papers
- the ability to analyze the root causes of social problems and to work toward solutions
Areas of Employment
- museums
- women's organizations
- international development agencies
- ethnic and cultural organizations
- refugee / immigrant assistance organizations
- businesses (with an international scope)
- community centers and services
- government departments (all levels)
- historic preservation offices
- cultural resource management agencies
- archives
- zoos
- social service agencies
- foreign service organizations
- art galleries
- research laboratories
- market research firms
- historical societies
- overseas mission organizations
- parks and historic sites
- antique collectible shops
- biological anthropology laboratories
Sample job titles for Anthropology undergraduates
(some may require additional education or training beyond the undergraduate degree)
- art conservator
- social analyst
- community development officer
- social service agency planner
- youth authority staff service analyst
- international visitors escort / consultant
- cultural resource management specialist
- archaeological technician
- employment interviewer
- research assistant
- archaeological fieldworker
- exhibit assistant
- community advisor
- preservation / restoration assistant
- immigration officer
- cultural artifact specialist
- consumer researcher
- development worker
- multiculturalism educator
- park guide / interpreter
- impact assessment office
- conservation restoration technician
- archivist assistant
- museum technician
- rural development officer
A few web sites might be helpful
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